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JOE ERIC Bustos

Smiley

Summary

20 plus years experience in the Oil and Gas Industry. Wells ranging from 3000'-25,000. Have gained knowledge and experience while working Williston and Minot North Dakota,Floyd Montana, Texas Panhandle West Texas, South Texas where i worked Haynesville Shale, Bakken Shale, Permian Basin. Strong background as a Derrickman, Motorman, Assistant Driller , Driller ans Heavy Equipment Operator. I have used water based mud,polymer based mud,oil based mud and synthetic based mud. I have drilled with mud weights from 8.3 to 17.0 with depths of 3000'- 25,000 feet. I can operate numerous heavy equipment as well as maintenance.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Heavy Equipment Operator

RR Contracting LLC
Seguin, TX
02.2024 - 04.2026
  • Operated heavy machinery including excavators and bulldozers to complete site preparation tasks efficiently.
  • Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment to ensure optimal performance and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with site supervisors to execute project plans, ensuring adherence to timelines and specifications.
  • Analyzed project challenges and recommended solutions that streamlined operations and reduced downtime significantly.
  • Operated range of heavy equipment on regular basis with advanced skill.
  • Operated excavators, bulldozers and dump trucks to transport heavy materials, practicing safety measures.
  • Demonstrated versatility in skillset by operating multiple types of heavy machinery to accommodate project needs.
  • Ensured timely project completion with efficient execution of excavation, grading, and site preparation tasks.
  • Trained in diverse pieces of equipment and useful attachments to handle team needs.
  • Optimized machine performance with regular cleaning, lubrication, and maintenance checks in accordance with manufacturer guidelines.
  • Remove debris and leveled ground to prepare job sites for construction projects.

Pit Supervisor

Manly Brothers Texas
Stockdale, TX
01.2019 - 2023

Frac sand company where i started as a loader operator. I loaded wash plant and dry plant where they produced frac sand. I can also operate numerous heavy equipment machines such as front end loader, excavator, dozer and haul trucks. I now supervise over the mine pit where i operate excavator. I dig sand pits 125 feet deep. I maintain all equipment. Make daily calls to clients and salesman. I also log all daily paperwork.

Lead Driller

Big 6 Drilling
Houston, TX
01.2018 - 01.2019

I was in charge of overseeing the entire rig also the well. Made sure all hands were supervised properly. Daily logs on Pason

Assistant Driller/Derrickman/Motorman/Floorhand

Big E Drilling
Midland, TX
01.2010 - 01.2018

Started working floors and made my way up tp assistant driller. I assisted in running rig,tripp pipe,run casing. Also log daily pipe depths on Pason and Totco

Motorman

Precision Drilling Company
Pecos, TX
01.2009 - 01.2010

Maintained motors. Kept power going to rig.

Derrickman

Stoneham Drilling
Williston, ND
01.2008 - 01.2009

Traveled to Williston and Minot, North Dakota also Floyd, Montana where i worked derricks. I tripped pipe,ran casing, made connections, maintained mud weight and ph. of drilling mud, maintained levels of pits

Derrickman

Patterson Drilling
Tyler, TX
01.2006 - 01.2008

Maintained mud weight and ph. of drilling mud, monitored levels of pits. Kept up with all fluid levels of rig. Tripped pipe, ran casing, made connections.

Motorman/Derrickman

DeSoto Drilling
Tyler, TX
01.2004 - 01.2006

Started as motorman where i maintained motors and kept power going to rig. As Derrickman i maintained the mud weight and ph. of the drilling mud with the chemicals that go into mud pits and i monitored the levels of the pits. In addition i checked the weight and viscosity of the mud. I kept up with all of the fluid levels in all the equipment on the rig. I ran the rig. Made connections, tripped pipe and kept up with the pipe tally on the rig computer. Also ran casing.

Motorhand/Floormann

H&P Drilling
Tyler, TX
01.2001 - 01.2003

Started as floorman and i worked my way up to motorman. I was in charge of generators, all power going to rig. Worked on pumps, hydraulic motors, hydraulic catwalks, worked forklifts. Made sure all equipment was running properly at all times.

Education

Nixon-Smiley High School
Nixon, TX
1994

Skills

  • Minor Maintenance Work
  • Reliable & Trustworthy
  • Customer Service
  • Basic Math
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Team Building
  • Organizational Skills
  • Team Management
  • People Skills
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Critical Thinking
  • Training & Development
  • PPE Use
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Maintenance & Repair
  • Pump Operation
  • Safety Trained
  • Mud Pumps

Languages

Spanish
Professional

Certification

  • Cpr/Firstaid Certified , TWIC-Exp, Safe Land-Exp, Shell Safety-Exp
  • Butt Fusion Training

Education and Training

other

Timeline

Heavy Equipment Operator

RR Contracting LLC
02.2024 - 04.2026

Pit Supervisor

Manly Brothers Texas
01.2019 - 2023

Lead Driller

Big 6 Drilling
01.2018 - 01.2019

Assistant Driller/Derrickman/Motorman/Floorhand

Big E Drilling
01.2010 - 01.2018

Motorman

Precision Drilling Company
01.2009 - 01.2010

Derrickman

Stoneham Drilling
01.2008 - 01.2009

Derrickman

Patterson Drilling
01.2006 - 01.2008

Motorman/Derrickman

DeSoto Drilling
01.2004 - 01.2006

Motorhand/Floormann

H&P Drilling
01.2001 - 01.2003

Nixon-Smiley High School
JOE ERIC Bustos